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- Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:21 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: Lady Southern Cross
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5891
According to "The Lockheed File" website, the "Lady Southern Cross" was a Lockheed Altair 8D Special, CN 152, VH-USB/G-ADUS. It was last sighted over Rangoon on November 7, 1935 and is believed to have crashed into the Gulf of Martaban at approximately 0216 on November 8th. In 1937 an undercarriage ...
- Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:53 pm
- Forum: Missing/Killed In Action (MIA/KIA)
- Topic: AM1c Conrad Hugh Lawrence
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5421
I've checked the American Battle Monuments Commission website which lists Aviation Metalsmith First Class Conrad H Lawrence, 2684369 (USN) as believed killed on December 4, 1945. He had been awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. At the moment I don't have any other information, though "Quada C...
- Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:56 pm
- Forum: Veterans
- Topic: Lt R E Kennedy (2/17th Battalion)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6753
Lt R E Kennedy (2/17th Battalion)
Hi All, I've just been made aware that Lt Reginald Ernest Kennedy, NX104115, passed away over the weekend. Lt Kennedy served with the 2/17th Battalion (9th Division) along the Huon Penninsula and later as a platoon commander with that Battalion in Borneo. Gavin Long wrote of Lt Kennedy in the Army's...
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:59 pm
- Forum: Missing/Killed In Action (MIA/KIA)
- Topic: W P Hickock Identified (USS Sicard)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6862
W P Hickock Identified (USS Sicard)
Hi All, I have just come across this information on the JPAC website: http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/PressReleases06/PR2006-11.htm RELEASE NO. #06-11 Mar. 22, 2006 SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR PREVIOUSLY ?UKNOWN? SEAMAN FROM PEARL HARBOR ATTACK HICKAM AFB, HAWAII ? More than 1,500 Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and...
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:55 pm
- Forum: Missing/Killed In Action (MIA/KIA)
- Topic: 2/Lt Charles Feucht (42-40972)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6309
2/Lt Charles Feucht (42-40972)
Hi All, I've just been made aware of this news article (below) about the remains of 2/Lt Feucht being positively identified. Feucht was aboard 43rd BG B-24D 42-40972 which went down on November 5, 1943. The profile page on PWD for this loss can be found at: http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-24...
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:43 pm
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: Kokoda Track movie?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14494
Yeah, it sure does look like it might be a good movie. (But then again, so did Windtalkers ....) At least it's getting the new movie treatment though. I'm not sure if the main website has changed, or whether this computer I'm on doesn't have the right Flash versions etc, but all I can get at the off...
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:16 pm
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: Need Information On P-39
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8982
I'm assuming you're dates are mm/dd/yy. The closest loss I have for the 71st was on July 3, 1944 - P-39Q-6-BE 42-19999. Unfortunately I don't have the pilot's name or any details relating to the loss (yet). Pretty much all crew/serial/date information I have can be found on the PacALD system - http:...
- Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:15 pm
- Forum: Missing/Killed In Action (MIA/KIA)
- Topic: Kings Canyon CA MIA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7395
Thanks for the updates. I believe Mustonen was buried last Friday: Frozen WWII Airman Gets Proper Burial BRAINERD, Minn. -- For years, Leo Mustonen's relatives knew only that he died in a military plane crash -- and that his remains, along with those of his three comrades, were never brought home. T...
- Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:54 am
- Forum: Travel
- Topic: Anzac Day 2006
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8591
Anzac Day 2006
Hi All,
Was just wondering what people were up to this coming Anzac Day.
As I did last year, I will be at both services at the Australian War Memorial here in Canberra.
Was just wondering what people were up to this coming Anzac Day.
As I did last year, I will be at both services at the Australian War Memorial here in Canberra.
- Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:23 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: B-24 (A72-88) Found In Northern Territory
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7175
B-24 (A72-88) Found In Northern Territory
An article was recently published in the Sydney Morning Herald about the 'discovery' of 24 Squadron Liberator A72-88. Bush gives up secrets of the war By Lindsay Murdoch in Hayes Creek December 30, 2005 THE bush has kept the crash site of Flight-Lieutenant Arthur Cambridge's B-24 bomber a secret fro...
- Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:59 pm
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: Kokoda Track movie?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14494
I remember hearing something a few years back about Russell Crowe intending on doing a movie based on Australians in PNG during WW2. Whether it's the same one, I don't know. However, I did come across this at IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481390/ The official movie website appears to be: http:/...
- Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:47 pm
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: Program For Documenting MIA Cases
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7316
Program For Documenting MIA Cases
Hi All, Before the forum went down I was speaking with someone who had mentioned some software JPAC had been using in relation to potential Vietnam War losses. Apparently this was based around Google Earth. Unfortunately I have forgotten this person's name and contact details. If anyone knows anythi...
- Mon Mar 20, 2006 5:30 pm
- Forum: Travel
- Topic: 2006 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6604
2006 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
Hi All, I was just wondering if anyone from the board will be attending the 2006 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne over the weekend of March 31-April 2. After experiencing it in 2005, I have to return this year and will be getting into town some time on Saturday April 1, then returning to...
- Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:46 pm
- Forum: Missing/Killed In Action (MIA/KIA)
- Topic: Gasmata Raids - September 4/5, 1943
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6239
Gasmata Raids - September 4/5, 1943
Hi All, I'm currently doing research into a number of raids that took place on Gasmata by the RAAF on September 4th and 5th, 1943. In particular I am trying to find out more information about the loss of four Beauforts and their crews. On September 4th ten Beauforts of 100 Squadron, accompanied by t...